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Alton

Pronunciation: [ AWLT-uhn ]

Girl Name #70,430 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alton is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AWLT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Alton often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,430
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Alt Aly Altie

Also a Boy Name

Alton is also used as a boy name, ranked #1572.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alton

Is Alton a boy or girl name?
Alton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70430. As a boy name, it is ranked #1572. Alton is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Alton?
Alton is pronounced AWLT-uhn.
How popular is the name Alton?
Alton is currently ranked #70430 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Alton?
Common nicknames for Alton include Alt, Aly, and Altie.
Is Alton a common or rare name?
Alton is an uncommon name, ranked #70430 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alton

Alton is a girl name .

Is Alton a boy or girl name? Alton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,430 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,572. Alton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alton is currently ranked #70,430 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alton include Alt, Aly, and Altie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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